RI Common Core Standards Forum Tonight (and 4 More Things)

Here's a handful of things to keep in mind for today.

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Free Movie - They Were Expendable: Today from 2-4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m, the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (35 Kingstown Rd., Narragansett) will host a free showing of the 1945 film, They Were Expendable (NR). The movie tells the heroic story of WWII PT-boat skippers John Brickley and Rusty Ryan who give the U.S. war effort time to regroup after the devastation of Pearl Harbor. They Were Expendable salutes all who expended themselves during some of the war's bleakest hours. (Starring John Wayne, Donna Reed and Robert Montgomery.)

Public Education Forum: At 7 p.m. tonight and each Tuesday evening through Dec. 10, the University of Rhode Island Fall 2013 Honors Colloquium will offer public education forums in Edwards Auditorium (64 Upper College Road) on the Kingston Campus. In this series, coordinated by David Byrd and Diane Kern, participants will explore how education still matters and debate key issues central to understanding the future of public schools and higher education. Tonight's forum entitled, "What are the Common Core State Standards Expectations?", will feature a Q&A session with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) writers Susan Pimentel (English Language Arts) and Doug Sovde (Mathematics).

SK Fall-Winter Sponsorship Opportunities: Fall is in full swing, which means winter is just around the corner. With all of the unique, family-friendly activities and events that take place during the holiday season here in South County, local businesses and organizations are urged to consider a number of great sponsorship opportunities that are still available. Click here to view the SK Parks & Recreation Department's brochure for 2013-2014 sponsorship offerings. 

Narragansett EDC Meets: Tonight at 7 p.m., the Narragansett Economic Development Committee will meet at Town Hall (25 Fifth Ave.). New business to be discussed includes the Narragansett Community Athletic Complex and the EDC's upcoming meeting schedule. Click here to view this evening's agenda.

Tomorrow - Free Vaccination Clinic: From 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, Pier Middle School, located at 235 South Pier Road in Narragansett, will host a no-cost vaccination clinic for children and adults. Flu, Tdap (which protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), and pneumococcal (which protects against pneumonia) vaccines will be available. Insurance is not required for vaccinations, though people with coverage are asked to bring their insurance cards. 

To find more things to do this week, check out our event listings.